

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Srinivas Rao
Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful LifeInspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek.Join The Unmistakable CollectiveThe Unmistakable Collective is a monthly membership for writers, bloggers, podcasters, and content creators that gives you access to workshops, AMA's, and accountability from other like-minded peers to help you accomplish any creative goals! Click here to become a member.Connect with Us On Social Twitter: @unmistakableceoInstagram: @unmistkablecreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 21, 2021 • 57min
Mitch Prinstein | The Power of Likability in a Status Obsessed World
Your happiness and success are tied to your popularity. And it goes all the way back to high school. In today's episode, Mitch Prinstein helps us to explore the correlation between popularity and happiness by sharing secrets to boosting your likability through things such as understanding what makes people tick; developing empathy for others; making people feel good about themselves; using humor in moderation and many more ways!Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2021 • 53min
Donny Jackson | Using Your Art to Create Empathy
Donny Jackson talks about how he went from from being a doctor to becoming a television producer and how writing poetry has remained a constant throughout his journey. We also talk about the reality of racism in America as well as how to use your art to create empathy.Visit Donny Jackson's website | https://donnyjacksonpoetry.comDonny Jackson's book, boy, is available now | https://donnyjacksonpoetry.com/boy/Find Donny on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/doctordonny/Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2021 • 41min
Listener Favorites: Eric Gorges | A Craftsman's Legacy
Eric Gorges grew up not caring about school and then developed a panic disorder early on in his professional life. It got to the point where his panic and anxiety made him nearly agoraphobic. But he was able to overcome that obstacle and get back to his craftsman roots from his childhood, and now he’s gone on to be a successful businessman and host of popular television series. Hear his story on our latest episode!Eric Gorges is the owner of Voodoo Choppers and host of the TV show A Craftsman’s Legacy, which airs on Monday's and Friday's.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 2021 • 56min
Fred Dust | How to Have the Most Challenging Conversations of Your Life
‘We need to talk.’ These three simple words can send a rush of anxiety through our bodies in fear of whatever unbearable conversation awaits us. Fred Dust has a wealth of experience in navigating difficult conversations and he wants to help us to only pluck the courage to have them, but also build the skills necessary for meaningful conversation.Visit Fred Dust’s website to buy the book, Making Conversation | https://makingconversation.com/Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2021 • 53min
Jacob Sager Weinstein | How to Remember Everything
Jacob Sager Weinstein joins us to talk about the methods we can use to become a memory master. From storing happy memories for a lifetime to remembering peoples names with ease, Jacob's wisdom will teach you the memory skills you will have wished you learned years ago.Visit Jacob Sager Weinstein's website | https://www.jacobsagerweinstein.comFollow Jacob on Twitter | https://twitter.com/jacobswJacob's book, How To Remember Everything: Tips & Tricks To Become A Memory Master is available now at your favorite bookstore.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2021 • 20min
An Unmistakable Look-back at Some of our Most Resonant Interviews of 2020
As we begin the new year, we take a moment to look back at some of the most resonant interviews that took place on the Unmistakable Creative podcast during the wild and unpredictable year of 2020.Featuring:Ramit Sethi | https://IWillTeachYoutoBeRich.comSarah Vandella | https://onlyfans.com/SarahVandellaMark Wolynn | https://MarkWolynn.comSandy Greenberg | www.SanfordGreenberg.comGareth Pronovost | https://GarethPronovost.comHitendra Wadwha | https://www.hitendra.com/Greg McKeown | https://Essentialism.comDaniel Lieberman | www.danielzlieberman.comWilliam Deresiewicz | https://billderesiewicz.comOscar Trimboli | www.OscarTrimboli.comKelly McGonigal | www.KellyMcGonigal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 2021 • 1h 9min
Annie Duke | How to Make the Most Important Decisions of Your Life
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Annie Duke, a renowned author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. In this episode, Annie shares valuable insights from her latest book, 'How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices.' She firmly believes that decision-making is a teachable skill that anyone can hone.Annie Duke, a former professional poker player, has won over $4 million in tournament poker before retiring from the game in 2012. She was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, which has greatly influenced her understanding of decision-making.In this episode, Annie discusses how to make the most important decisions of your life. She provides practical tools and strategies to improve your decision-making process, helping you make better choices in various aspects of your life. Visit Annie's website www.AnnieDuke.com to find her books or get in touch with her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 4min
Oliver Burkeman | A Contrarian Approach to Setting Your Goals for the New Year
Oliver Burkeman challenges our age-old pursuit of happiness with a surprising way of thinking about life. Is it our very pursuit that brings us misery? Perhaps setting the best goals for the new year requires a contrarian approach.Visit Oliver Burkeman's website | https://www.oliverburkeman.comFollow Oliver on Twitter | https://twitter.com/oliverburkemanListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2020 • 52min
Best of 2020: Rana el Kaliouby | A Scientist's Quest to Bring Emotional Intelligence to Technology
Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring the brilliant Rana el Kaliouby, a scientist on a mission to revolutionize emotional intelligence through technology. In this captivating conversation, we explore Kaliouby's inspiring journey and her groundbreaking work in the realm of emotion-aware artificial intelligence.Kaliouby takes us through her quest to create machines capable of understanding and responding to human emotions, fundamentally changing how we interact with technology. We dive deep into the potential impact of emotional intelligence on various aspects of life, from education to mental health, and how it can foster more meaningful human connections.As the CEO of Affectiva, a pioneering emotion AI company, Kaliouby sheds light on the challenges and ethical considerations that arise in developing emotionally intelligent technology. Her insights challenge conventional wisdom and open up exciting possibilities for the future of human-computer interactions.This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of science and emotions, the potential of artificial intelligence, and the impact of emotional intelligence on our lives. Kaliouby's vision and dedication to this transformative field will undoubtedly leave you inspired and hopeful for the future.Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Rana el Kaliouby and her scientific quest to bring emotional intelligence to technology. Discover the power of emotion-aware artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 8min
Best of 2020: Patricia Zo | How to Stop Playing it Safe
Do you ever feel like you're walking through life avoiding conflict, frightening situations and conversations that make you feel uncomfortable? Patricia Zo is a clinical psychologist and author who helps others to stop over-thinking and start over-achieving. This conversation is jam packed with real insight and wisdom to help you stop playing it safe.Visit Patricia Zo's website | https://ThisIsDoctorZ.comPatricia hosts a podcast, Playing It Safe. Listen now! | https://PlayingItSafe.zoneListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


